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HID Global has released a ‘customer advisory’ on the use of third-party ‘parasitic’ devices that harvest power from the host HID reader. HID customer advisory The company states in the advisory that using the devices with an HID reader is an improper modification and misuse of the HID reader and the HID products used in conjunction with the reader. HID also lists devices from Safetrust, Proxy, Suprema and Zerv in the advisory. Steve Carney, Vice President of Product Mar...

Business owners are being urged to ensure that their vacant properties are as safe and secure as possible to protect them from harm during the latest COVID-19 induced lockdown. The warning comes from globally renowned security barrier experts at Hardstaff Barriers, who specialise in protecting premises against squatters, thieves, arsonists and fly-tippers. On January 4, 2021 the UK Government urged people, once again, not to travel to their places of work and to work from home (WFH) if it is po...

Sage Integration, a globally renowned security integration provider, which serves enterprise Fortune 100 companies and clients, announced that the company has opened a new office to support a growing list of clients, in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex region of the US state of Texas. New Dallas office The new office space, located in the Dallas suburb of McKinney, provides the office and inventory storage space to rapidly deliver Sage Integration’s client-centric approach to service and...

Videx Security has appointed a new National Sales Manager following the departure of Neil Thomas. James Gray, who has been with the company for over a decade, becomes the firm’s National Sales Manager after Neil left the company following a 20-year career at Videx. Neil has moved out of the access control industry, relocating to Cyprus. In his role as National Sales Manager, James is responsible for maintaining and growing Videx’s sales pipeline across the UK. He will manage and ove...

Securitas UK has been officially recognised as a Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for its commitment to delivering exceptional people management and HR strategies. The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organisations based on the participation and results of their HR best practices survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion and more. Promot...

“While it has certainly been a tough year for in-person events, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) sees the value that the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) delivers each year to the pro-installed electronic security and life safety industry,” says ESA President, Jamie Vos. “As a previous co-owner of ESX, ESA has now acquired full ownership of the industry’s only national tradeshow developed by and for the pro-installed community. ESX is a place where you can feel th...

Ensuring the safety of residents and staff in specialised housing environments has always been a priority for those in the sector. Karen Trigg of Allegion UK highlights the steps decision-makers must make to keep occupants in sheltered, extra care or supported housing safe and secure. Whether it’s adhering to fire safety or infection control guidelines, a topic that is never far from ones thoughts at the moment, there are many options that decision-makers can take to ensure maximum safety...

Understanding access control technology has surpassed its core application as a security tool and is helping protect individuals from infection, Anviz announced the release of a strategic addition to its product line, Go Touchless - FaceDeep 5 and FaceDeep 5 IRT. Safely return to work and school during the post pandemic period leaves people with a question -with what health and safety precautions. Deep learning algorithm The dual camera for live face detection and mask, temperature alert are...

AlertMedia, the globally renowned emergency communication and threat intelligence solutions provider, announced that Kara Hamilton, the Chief People and Culture Officer at Smartsheet, has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Strategic growth initiatives In her capacity on the company’s Board of Directors, Karan Hamilton will work closely with AlertMedia’s executive leadership team, to support a variety of strategic growth initiatives and pursue new market opportunities....

Finbarr Solutions, a foremost global security & risk management consultancy, announced the launch of free face-to-face video consultations with a member of the Register of Chartered Security Professionals. The service is available to any organisation that would benefit from expert independent advice, regarding their security requirements and systems, manning levels and/or security postures. Assess security provision The Register of Chartered Security Professionals was established under a...

ASSA ABLOY announces the availability of Medeco 4 (M4), the next generation of high-security key technology from Medeco. M4 builds on more than 50 years of lock engineering innovation, offering the highest level of protection against physical attack and unauthorised key duplication. Secure cylinders “With M4, we continue the legacy of trust that Medeco has built upon our over 50 years of manufacturing high-security locks in the USA,” said Joseph Kingma, Medeco General Manager, ASS...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five young security professionals as the recipients of the 2021 SIA RISE Scholarship, a programme offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent. Through this scholarship programme, open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship to use toward continuing education and professional d...

The events of 2020, combined with technological advances and the adoption of cloud and artificial intelligence for video surveillance, will make 2021 a transformational year for the industry. Eagle Eye Networks, the front-runner in smart cloud video security, shared the trends that will have the biggest impact on video surveillance, security, and the use of analytics to drive business intelligence and improvement in 2021. Customers are asking for the cloud; Advanced analytics will transform vi...

LenelS2, a front-runner in advanced security systems and services, announced the integration of its OnGuard® and NetBox™ access control systems with Seek Thermal’s Seek Scan thermal imaging system. The new integration allows businesses to identify individuals with elevated skin temperature through a contactless solution and allow or deny entry based on this reading. Carrier Healthy Buildings Program The integrated solution joins the Carrier Healthy Buildings Program suite of o...

To ensure end-user clients achieve maximum value from their electronic security solutions, Tyco, the security products division of Johnson Controls, strives to provide the highest levels of pre- and post-sales support for system integrators throughout Europe, for whom Tyco branded products are their preferred choice. A shining example of a highly successful systems integrator, which has chosen to recommend Tyco access control and video surveillance solutions to their clients and has fully embra...

LenelS2 has announced a global distribution agreement to resell Invixium’s contactless biometric solutions through the LenelS2 OnGuard and NetBox value-added reseller (VAR) channels. The agreement also includes a new interface with the OnGuard and NetBox systems to enhance access control and proactive screening to help protect people and optimise building health and efficiency. The solutions are offered as part of Carrier’s Healthy Buildings Program, an expanded suite of advanced so...

Ava, a unified security company, and Openpath, a security company specialising in touchless mobile access control for the connected world, announces they have joined forces to integrate their best-in-class, cloud-based open systems: Openpath access control and Ava Aware video management solutions. Together, these two simple and intelligent platforms provide comprehensive, modern, future-proofed security to enterprise organisations of any size. Most security professionals Data is key to proact...

Interface Security Systems, a front runner in managed service provider delivering business security, managed network, UCaaS and business intelligence solutions to distributed enterprises, shared its top predictions for the physical security industry. 2021: Slow beginning followed by biggest demand shock 2021 could prove to be almost as turbulent for the security industry as 2020. In the earlier part of the year, every one expected the industry will continue to grapple with the fallout from...

Synology Inc. introduced its next-generation 8-bay NAS. The DS1821+ is a solution designed for high-capacity and high-performance data management and storage. Its application ecosystem, versatile performance capabilities, and storage expandability enable content creators and businesses to easily store and secure their files. "As data requirements grow, so do the expectations of our customers for a solution that can meet the ever increasing performance and capacity requirements," said Julien Che...

Codelocks Inc., a renowned access control company that designs and distributes innovative, keyless door locks and access solutions, announces an ISO-certified photocatalytic coating which, when applied to Codelocks’ products, offers enhanced protection against viruses, bacteria, germs, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other environmental toxins. Clean by Codelocks is a clear, durable coating that utilises a process called photocatalytic oxidation, allowing for the coating to react to...

With the spread of coronavirus forcing people to work from home for their safety and health, there are many challenges when operating a business remotely. Not all employers recognise this transformation as positive, while managers oppose this verdict due to the difficulties in controlling remote workers and their productivity. At UVeye, they are in a unique position to see the practical impact in real-time. As working from home can be complicated and even further stressful than working at the o...

Hikvision, an IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, has launched Hik-ProConnect, a convergent, cloud-based security service solution with a suite of signature features and benefits. With Hik-ProConnect, users can converge Hikvision devices to cover video, intrusion, access control, intercom, and more to address their security needs. Users can also authorise their professional security advisors to complete necessary system management, such as remote system health checks and ma...

Suprema, a globally renowned company in access control, biometrics and time & attendance solutions, has announced that its intelligent biometric access controller, CoreStation has acquired UL 294 compliance. UL 294 compliance UL 294 is a certification designed especially to ensure the safety and reliability of access control products. The certification has significance to larger customers, like government institutions, corporations, and medical and banking verticals that value reliability...

Ping Identity, the intelligent identity solution for the enterprise, was recognised as one of the 25 Highest Rated Public Cloud Computing Companies To Work For During the COVID Crisis in a list released by Battery Ventures, a global investment firm and cloud investor, with data specifically provided by Glassdoor, the provider of insights about jobs and companies. The list highlights 25 publicly traded companies—all business-to-business, cloud-computing companies--where employees reported...

Vectra (Vectra AI), a globally renowned company in network threat detection and response (NDR) solutions, has announced broader and deeper cloud capabilities, to track and link accounts and data in hybrid environments. Current security approaches lose visibility when environments expand to the Cloud, where users leverage multiple different accounts and may access resources from shadow IT devices. Network threat detection and response (NDR) Historically, users and hosts were on-premise and tig...

Among planning for 2021, through budget and overall security and strategy planning, there is nothing more important as the increased need and focus on cloud governance. Many organisations are significantly behind on planning towards governance, especially for those that can’t seem to shake legacy operational practices. The issues at hand carry real consequences - from cyber security to a mobile workforce, creating uncertainty and unchecked threats. A world of governance gaps Globally, t...

Acronis, a global provider of cyber protection, announced that it has joined the MPC Alliance, a global association of organisations with the mission of improving data security and privacy through the implementation of the secure cryptographic technology of multi-party computation (MPC). MPC is a mathematical approach to digital security that reduces the dependency on trusted third parties and physically secured devices to maintain the privacy and security of the digital footprints, which have...

Flexibility and a trusted record of reliable security in real-world environments: these are critical features when choosing any new electronic locks. With the Aperio E100 Wireless Escutcheon from ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, one can get both. A robust device suited to almost any medium- to high-traffic door, the E100 is easy to install wire-free - an ideal choice for both retrofit projects and new buildings. With Aperio’s open platform, it is straightforward to then integrate the escutch...

The technology industry has long assumed that it would eventually get rid of the concept of implicit digital trust. With the worldwide happenings in 2020, users have all been put into a virtual time machine and are living in a projected world of “Zero Trust.” Running back through to zero Digital transformations became more than a vague goal in 2020 as priorities and business demands shifted radically in March 2020. Waves of workers became partially or completely remote, and along...

John Becker has joined AMAG Technology as Vice President Global Sales. John joins AMAG with extensive sales leadership experience and has built strong relationships with end-users, systems integrators and dealers. Experience Prior to joining AMAG, John was Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, at Discount Labels. There, he was responsible for the sales and marketing for the label division with more than 25,000 distributor partners/customers. Prior to that, John spent 13+ years at Tyc...